Class D06 takes precedence over this subclass in respect of processes involving both weaving and finishing steps and in respect of the finished fabrics.

A method of weaving is classified in the group designating the fabric woven unless the method is characterised by the operation of a particular loom rather than by the production of a particular fabric. In this case, the method is classified in the group for the loom.

In this subclass, if there is any doubt as to which of the essential features is the most important (this is usually the most restrictive feature), the groups designating woven fabrics should be considered in the order in which they appear at each level of indentation, except that groups designating woven pile fabrics are to be considered as taking precedence over groups designating other woven fabrics.

Woven fabrics or weaving methods where the structure or method makes the fabric specifically suitable for a certain application (e.g. a warp and weft yarn density can make a fabric specifically suitable for use as an airbag).

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Documents should only be classified here if the invention is specifically directed to the weaving of the product and has general relevance for weaving. Otherwise the documents should only be classified in the relevant application fields (see informative references).

Two tapes which are connected by threads or connecting layers which are designed to hold slats of fabric, wood, plastic or metal that adjust by rotating from an open position to a closed position by allowing slats to overlap. The scope of this group also covers full width fabrics having tapes or fabrics connected by connecting layers whereby the connecting layers themselves constitute the slats that adjust that adjust by rotating from an open position to a closed position by allowing the slats to overlap.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group (DE-A-105 17 46):

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Fabrics with multiple woven layers connected by warp or weft yarns, the layers being all of the same size, i.e. the dimension of the layers does not vary in the z-direction (i.e. the direction perpendicular to the warp and weft yarns).

References relevant to classification in this group

This subclass/group does not cover:

Layered products whereby the layers are not connected by warp or weft yarns, i.e. layers connected by lamination

Documents should only be classified here if the invention is directed to the weaving and has general relevance for weaving. Documents should not be classified here if the application relates to properties of the yarns and a woven fabric is mentioned only by way of example.

In this subclass/group, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:

In this group, the following term (or expressions) is used with the meaning indicated:

Chenille yarn

is manufactured by placing short lengths of yarn, called the "pile", between two "core yarns" and then twisting the yarn together. The edges of these piles then stand at right angles from the yarn’s core, giving chenille both its softness and its characteristic look. Chenille will look different in one direction compared to another, as the fibres catch the light differently.